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A Wyoming Federal Judge has struck down the Obama Administration’s final rule on hydraulic fracturing, arguing that the BLM and the Department of Interior lack the authority to regulate fracking. Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), released the following statement regarding the ruling:

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart’s (R-Utah) amendment to block the creation of new national monuments in Utah and in other areas, passed during a U.S. House Interior Appropriations Committee Mark Up. This amendment will now be officially included in the Interior Appropriations Bill, which is expected to be voted on by House of Representatives this summer.

Today, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives with key provisions that are critical for Utah. The bill provides for state management of Sage-Grouse, includes Rep. Chris Stewart’s bill that strengthens Utah’s Test and Training Range, and includes land exchanges that will be a boon to Utah’s public education funding.

In honor of National Police Week, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), gave a speech on the House Floor commemorating local law enforcement officers. He specifically honored a Salt Lake City Police Officer, Ben Hone, who saved two female college students from a violent home evasion last year.

Today, Utah lawmakers hand-delivered a letter to the White House requesting a meeting with President Obama on potential use of the Antiquities Act to create a national monument in Utah. Before delivering the letter, members of the Utah delegation met with White House officials to discuss public land issues.